Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:
The balance left in the share forfeited account after the reissue of such shares represents which type of profit of the company?
Options:
Revenue profit
Capital profit
Special profit
None of these
Correct Answer:
Capital profit
Explanation:
The balance, if any, left in Share Forfeited A/c, in respect of shares reissued, should be treated as capital profit and transferred to Capital Reserve A/c.